New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on the eve of the Women's World Cup
Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying.
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5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off
It's Megan Rapinoe's last World Cup, and it could be Marta's, too. From winter weather to new faces to watch, here's what to know about this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
Grass vs. turf: The debate over the best playing surface for soccer rages on
It's an ongoing debate in soccer circles whether artificial turf is good for the sport. To host an international soccer game, a university recently had to truck in grass to cover its turf.
New countries and a changing U.S. team: what to expect for the Women's World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup opens in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with soccer writer Sophie Downey about what to expect in the championship.
Debate continues over whether artificial turf is good for soccer
There's debate in soccer circles about whether artificial turf is good for the sport. To host an international soccer game tonight, UNC-Chapel Hill had to truck in grass to cover its turf.
Tour de France heads to the final stages with leader changes and crowd control issues
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Patrick Redford from the Defector about the progress of the Tour de France.
Spain's special tennis pipeline keeps producing great players
One of the all-time greatest tennis players, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, isn't at this year's French Open. But Carlos Alcaraz, also of Spain, is dominating. What is it about the Spanish tennis pipeline?
Carlos Alcaraz' Wimbledon win and a new era of tennis
The match between the young Alcaraz and the seasoned Novak Djokovic symbolizes what many say is a changing of the guard.
The WNBA's All-Star Game MVP trophy has gotten a major upgrade
Last year, Kelsey Plum got what looked like a middle school participation trophy, and the WNBA was shamed for it. It worked. This year's MVP, Jewell Loyd, got a huge trophy worthy of her performance.
Fans in Florida welcome global soccer star Lionel Messi to Inter Miami
Global soccer star Lionel Messi is receiving a hero's welcome in Florida. He's joining Major League Soccer's Inter Miami in a move that's bringing new attention and fans to the pro sport in the U.S.